Uniden Expands Voice Over IP Offering With Introduction of iMerge Compatible Phone.

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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2002

San Antonio-based Telco Selects UIP312 to Offer Customers a

High-Quality IP Telephony Solution

Uniden America Corporation today announced its Voice over IP (VoIP) iMerge(TM) compatible phone, the UIP312 executive telephone desk set. This new phone complements Uniden's current VoIP offering and provides end users with a new and improved H.323 solution. A large San Antonio-based telco is offering the UIP312 as a VoIP solution to its customers.

"We are pleased to be able to offer the first iMerge approved VoIP phone," said Manish Patel, Director of Product Development for Uniden America. "Uniden recognized the need to help its customers meet the growing demand for IP telephony solutions and responded with the UIP312."

The UIP312 features Two Lines, Large Multifunction Display, Full Duplex Speakerphone, Dedicated Headset Jack, 14 Programmable Keys, Incoming and Outgoing Call History Log, Do Not Disturb Feature and Message Waiting Indication. The UIP312 is ideal for business users, delivering benefits in the form of networking cost savings and feature-rich advantages and will be sold through telco sales channels.

"Uniden was selected based on its expertise in developing the most innovative telephony products," said Al Silverberg, President of Uniden America. "The UIP312 will allow us to deliver a more expansive VoIP offering to our telco customers."

For information on Uniden VoIP iMerge compatible phones, please contact Bill Otto at [e-mail].

About Uniden

Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, networking and data products, scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America.